While medications to treat these anxiety conditions are often an important component in the management of anxiety, there is also many natural, do-it-yourself techniques that can help calm you down, either in place of medications or as a supplement to them.

If you're too tense to laugh on your own, try using technology, she suggests. For example, find a laugh track phone app. Just google phone apps for laughing.

3. Take GABA.

The supplement GABA, sold online and in health food stores, may help calm anxious people, Raymer says.Short for gamma-aminobutyic acid, GABA is a brain transmitter that counteracts the action of another neurotransmitter, glutamate that increases your excitability.

Researchers found that individuals who ate chocolate enriched with GABA before tackling an arithmetic task were less stressed after completing it than those who didn't have the GABA-infused chocolate.​It is important to remember that supplements such as GABA can interact with medications, so it's crucial to check in with your doctor before taking them on your own, she says. "Get your doctor's permission, even if you are not taking other medication.”

​4. Try lavender.

Try lavender essential oil to calm yourself, Raymer says. "We have people put a drop of it on their collarbone," she says. "The smell wafts up. The odor is very relaxing." Or, you can rub it gently into your temple, she says.

Mid-adult businessman lying on sofa at office, looking tired, eyes closed. Bright background. (iStock)You're anxious, worried, freaked. You're upset about (pick one): money, health, work, family, love. Your heart is beating fast, your breathing is shallow and rapid, your mind is imagining doom, and you wish you could just relax…now! Whether you have a full-blown anxiety disorder or are just freaking out, you may not want to try medication—at least not yet.

There are many safe nondrug remedies for anxiety, from mind-body techniques to supplements to calming teas. Some start working right away, while others may help lessen anxiety over time.

Chamomile

If you have a jittery moment, a cuppa chamomile tea might help calm you down. Some compounds in chamomile (Matricaria recutita) bind to the same brain receptors as drugs like Valium.

You can also take it as a supplement, typically standardized to contain 1.2 percent apigenin (an active ingredient), along with dried chamomile flowers. In one study at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, in Philadelphia, patients with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) who took chamomile supplements for eight weeks had a significant decrease in anxiety symptoms compared to patients taking placebo.

They say Japanese Buddhist monks could meditate for hours, both alert and relaxed. One reason may have been an amino acid in their green tea called L-theanine, says Mark Blumenthal, of the American Botanical Council.

Research shows that L-theanine helps curb a rising heart rate and blood pressure, and a few small human studies have found that it reduces anxiety. In one study, anxiety-prone subjects were calmer and more focused during a test if they took 200 milligrams of L-theanine beforehand.

You can get that much L-theanine from green tea, but you'll have to drink many cups—as few as five, as many as 20.

Hops

Yes, it's in beer, but you won't get the tranquilizing benefits of the bitter herb hops (Humulus lupulus) from a brew. The sedative compound in hops is a volatile oil, so you get it in extracts and tinctures—and as aromatherapy in hops pillows.

"It's very bitter, so you don't see it in tea much, unless combined with chamomile or mint," says Blumenthal. Hops is often used as a sedative, to promote sleep, often with another herb, valerian. Note: Don't take sedative herbs if you are taking a prescription tranquilizer or sedative, and let your doctor know any supplements you are taking.

Valerian

Some herbal supplements reduce anxiety without making you sleepy (such as L-theanine), while others are sedatives. Valerian (Valeriana officinalis) is squarely in the second category. It is a sleep aid, for insomnia. It contains sedative compounds; the German government has approved it as a treatment for sleep problems

Valerian smells kind of nasty, so most people take it as a capsule or tincture, rather than a tea. If you want to try it, take it in the evening—not before you go to work! Valerian is often combined with other sedative herbs such as hops, chamomile, and lemon balm.

Lemon balm

Named after the Greek word for "honey bee," lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), has been used at least since the Middle Ages to reduce stress and anxiety, and help with sleep. In one study of healthy volunteers, those who took standardized lemon balm extracts (600 mg) were more calm and alert than those who took a placebo.

While it's generally safe, be aware that some studies have found that taking too much can actually make you more anxious. So follow directions and start with the smallest dose. Lemon balm is sold as a tea, capsule, and tincture. It's often combined with other calming herbs such as hops, chamomile, and valerian.

Exercise

Exercise is safe, good for the brain, and a powerful antidote to depression and anxiety, both immediately and in the long term. "If you exercise on a regular basis, you'll have more self-esteem and feel healthier," says Dr. Drew Ramsey, assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University.

"One of the major causes of anxiety is worrying about illness and health, and that dissipates when you are fit."

Twenty-one minutes: That's about how long it takes for exercise to reliably reduce anxiety, studies show, give or take a minute. "If you're really anxious and you hop on a treadmill, you will feel more calm after the workout," Ramsey says.

"I generally ask my patients to spend 20 to 30 minutes in an activity that gets their heart rate up, whether it's a treadmill or elliptical or stair stepping—anything you like. If you rowed in college, get back to rowing. If you don't exercise, start taking brisk walks."

Passionflower

In spite of the name, this herb won't help you in love. It's a sedative; the German government has approved it for nervous restlessness. Some studies find that it can reduce symptoms of anxiety as effectively as prescription drugs. It's often used for insomnia.

Like other sedatives, it can cause sleepiness and drowsiness, so don't take it—or valerian, hops, kava, lemon balm, or other sedative herbs—when you are also taking a prescription sedative.Be careful about using more than one sedative herb at a time, and don't take passionflower for longer than one month at a time.

Lavender

The intoxicating (but safe) aroma of lavender (Lavandula hybrida) may be an "emotional" anti-inflammatory. In one study, Greek dental patients were less anxious if the waiting room was scented with lavender oil. In a Florida study, students who inhaled lavender oil scent before an exam has less anxiety—although some students said it made their minds "fuzzy" during the test.

In one German study, a specially formulated lavender pill (not available in the U.S.) was shown to reduce anxiety symptoms in people with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) as effectively as lorazepam (brand name: Ativan), an anti-anxiety medication in the same class as Valium.

Hold your breath!

Ok, let it out now. We're not recommending that you turn blue, but yoga breathing has been shown to be effective in lowering stress and anxiety. In his bestselling 2011 book Spontaneous Happiness, Dr. Andrew Weil introduced a classic yoga breathing technique he calls the 4-7-8 breath.​One reason it works is that you can't breathe deeply and be anxious at the same time. To do the 4-7-8 breath, exhale completely through your mouth, then inhale through your nose for a count of four. Hold your breath for a count of seven. Now let it out slowly through your mouth for a count of eight. Repeat at least twice a day.

"Almost universally, people get more anxious and irritable when they are hungry," says Ramsey, coauthor of The Happiness Diet. "When you get an anxiety attack, it may mean your blood sugar is dropping. The best thing to do is to have a quick sustaining snack, like a handful of walnuts, or a piece of dark chocolate, along with a glass of water or a nice cup of hot tea."

In the long term, diet is key to reducing anxiety, says Ramsey. His advice: Eat a whole-foods, plant-based diet with carefully selected meat and seafood, plenty of leafy greens (such as kale) to get folate, and a wide variety of phytonutrients to help reduce anxiety.

Eat breakfast

Stop starving yourself, advises Ramsey. "Many people with anxiety disorders skip breakfast. I recommend that people eat things like eggs, which are a satiating and filling protein, and are nature's top source of choline. Low levels of choline are associated with increased anxiety."Health.com: The Best Fat-Burning Breakfasts

Eat omega - 3 s

You know fish oils are good for the heart, and perhaps they protect against depression. Add anxiety to the list. In one study, students who took 2.5 milligrams a day of mixed omega-3 fatty acids for 12 weeks had less anxiety before an exam than students taking placebo.

Experts generally recommend that you get your omega-3s from food whenever possible. Oily, cold-water fishes like salmon are the best sources of the fatty acids; a six-ounce piece of grilled wild salmon contains about 3.75 grams.

Other good choices: anchovies, sardines, and mussels.

Stop catastrophizing

When you're attacked by anxiety, it's easy to get into a mind set known as "catastrophic thinking" or "catastrophizing." Your mind goes to the bad terrible really horrible just unbearable things and what if they really do happen? "You think, ‘This could really ruin my life,'" says Ramsey.Instead, take a few deep breaths, walk around the block, and consider the real probability that this problem will really spin out into catastrophe. How likely is it that you'll lose your job, never talk to your sister again, go bankrupt?

Chances are a catastrophic outcome is a lot less likely than you think when you're consumed with anxiety. "Very few events really change the trajectory of your life," says Ramsey.

Get hot

Ever wonder why you feel so relaxed after a spell in the sauna or a steam room? Heating up your body reduces muscle tension and anxiety, research finds. Sensations of warmth may alter neural circuits that control mood, including those that affect the neurotransmitter serotonin. Warming up may be one of the ways that exercise—not to mention curling up by a fire with a cozy cup of tea—boosts mood.

As one group of researchers put it, "Whether lying on the beach in the midday sun on a Caribbean island, grabbing a few minutes in the sauna or spa after work, or sitting in a hot bath or Jacuzzi in the evening, we often associate feeling warm with a sense of relaxation and well-being."

Take a 'forest bath'

The Japanese call it Shinrin-yoku, literally "forest bath." You and I know it as a walk in the woods. Japanese researchers measured body changes in people who walked for about 20 minutes in a beautiful forest, with the woodsy smells and the sounds of a running stream.The forest bathers had lower stress hormone levels after their walk than they did after a comparable walk in an urban area.

Learn mindfulness meditation

Mindfulness meditation, originally a Buddhist practice but now a mainstream therapy, is particularly effective in treating anxiety, says Teresa M. Edenfield, a clinical psychologist in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Durham, N.C., who often uses it to treat anxiety patients.

"The act of practicing mindful awareness allows one to experience the true essence of each moment as it really occurs, rather than what is expected or feared," she says.

How to begin? You can start by simply "paying attention to the present moment, intentionally, with curiosity, and with an effort to attend non-judgmentally," Edenfield says.

Breath and question

To stay mindful, ask yourself simple questions while practicing breathing exercises, Edenfield suggests. "Sit in a comfortable place, close your eyes, and focus on how your breath feels coming in and out of your body. Now ask yourself silent questions while focusing on the breath."

What is the temperature of the air as it enters your nose? How does your breath feel different as it leaves your body? How does the air feel as it fills your lungs?

Give yourself credit

Are you having anxious thoughts? Congratulations. You're aware of your emotional state, and that awareness is the first step in reducing anxiety, says Edenfield.

"Remember to give yourself credit for being aware that you are having anxious thoughts, and probably body changes. This is truly a skill of mindfulness that must be learned, and is essential in making the next steps of intervening through strategies such as positive self-talk, cognitive reframing, or the use of mindfulness or relaxation strategies."

Researchers have found that patients prescribed silexan, a lavender preparation taken by mouth, had lower anxiety ratings than those taking either a placebo or an antidepressant.

The ten-week study, from the Medical University of Vienna and other centres, involved more than 500 people diagnosed with anxiety disorders.

Results show that the anxiety score dropped by 14.1 points for the lavender group, 11.3 points for those taking the antidepressant, paxil, and 9.5 points for the placebo. ​It's thought that lavender, like paxil, has an effect on brain chemicals involved in anxiety - however, those taking the lavender had fewer side-effects.

Silexan is a new, German-developed lavender oil supplement formula that has proved very effective in the treatment of anxiety disorders. It has been clinically proven to have a good anxiolytic effect and is useful for those suffering from anxiety-related disturbed sleep. Lavender oil is an ingredient that has been used extensively for therapeutic purposes and aromatherapy. Silexan provides these natural remedies in the form of a capsule that can be orally administered.A Brief History of Silexan

Though lavender has been commonly used in aromatherapy and stress relief, the capsule form of medication is relatively new. These capsules contain lavender oil with a high amount of linalool and linalyl acetate. Clinical tests and comparison studies with Lorazepam (Ativan) have shown that this natural medication is just as effective for generalized anxiety disorder. It is marketed in Germany under the brand name Lasea and is also available in many herbal products in the US.

How Does Silexan Work?

The narrow leafed English Lavender is used in the preparation of Silexan. It is grown in Provence, France and the final product is obtained through steam distillation after harvesting. Each capsule contains 80mg of lavender along with other natural ingredients.

Silexan is a very effective medication as it does not act as a tranquilizer but rather focuses on improving the balance of the nervous system. There is no risk of addiction, tiredness or lingering drowsiness. Treating anxiety with Silexan is proving to be one of the most effective ways to combat this problem.

People who have used the medication have found much needed relief for depression, panic disorders and anxiety attacks. The fact that it is a completely natural, herbal compound adds to its appeal among consumers. Studies have shown that Silexan leads to a significant improvement in mental and physical health. It is also safe for daily usage. A soft capsule that can be orally ingested, one capsule per day is the standard recommendation. Use water to swallow the capsule easily.

Many feel that this could be a breakthrough drug in the treatment of anxiety disorders and ailments.

Side Effects

No major side effects have been observe in clinical trials or among regular users. There is no unwanted sedative or drug-specific effect. It has also been shown that there is absolutely no risk of addiction and is completely safe. The only observable side effects seem to be “lingering lavender smell” and “mild stomach discomfort.” But, then again, these effects are very mild and dissipate very quickly, and are absolutely preferable to the side effects of the average benzodiazepine.

Where to Buy

The Lasea brand is available only in Germany at the present moment. However, a number of supplement manufacturers in the United States provide their Silexan-based products.

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Further Reading & Scientific Studies

There have been a number of scientific studies to measure the efficacy of Silexan-based forumulations against the efficacy of benzodiazepines and other conventional anti-anxiety medications. Here, we have listed a few.

A silent killer is affecting more than 20 million men and women and, if you've found this site, it's probably affecting you. Anxiety. Stress. Panic. Worry.

Almost without warning, your heart races, your stomach churns, you don't know what to do and troubles that look easy for other people to handle seem like they're bringing down your entire world. You hold onto hope that you can keep your nerves calm, but you just can't.

You start to discover the things that set you off, but you can't avoid them all. And there are always unexpected situations.

Maybe you've tried counseling, but it only made you feel better for a little while. Maybe you tried benzos or SSRIs but they left you feeling changed somehow, like a different person. You need sleep to stay calm, but you're so anxious you can't get any sleep. And the worst part is the look on your loved ones' faces, like they just don't understand what you're going through.

It's not in your head, it's in your body.

What we have discovered is that a majority of people who suffer from general anxiety and chronic stress are missing key nutritional elements in their diet, which throws their brain chemistry off balance. With the increasingly nutrient-deficient food on the market today, anxiety is on the rise in a major way.

We have good news.

We at Tranquility Labs want to share with you a number of exciting advancements that have been made in the science of fighting anxiety.

In recent years, a handful of enzymes, amino acids, herbal extracts, vitamins and minerals have been identified as effective in eliminating anxiety in both men and women. The powerful result when these vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes and herbs are combined has to be seen to believed.

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Advancement 1:​L–Theanine

L–theanine, an amino acid found in green tea, produces a pronounced feeling of tranquility in as little as 15 minutes. L–theanine increases the activity of GABA, a neurotransmitter (natural messenger in the brain) that promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety. L–theanine also stimulates the release of dopamine, a neurotransmitter responsible for confidence and a sense of well–being.

Advancement 2:

GABA

Gama Aminobutyric-acid (GABA) is an amino acid and the main inhibitory (calming) neurotransmitter in the brain. GABA is a natural calming agent that prevents excessive muscle tension and helps our bodies make endorphins, chemicals that make us feel happy. Deficiencies of GABA in the brain have been linked to insomnia and feeling anxious, stressed, tense and depressed.

Advancement 3:

Ashwagandha Root

Ashwagandha has been used in the Indian tradition of Ayurveda in health tonics and calming serums. Recent studies demonstrate that Ashwagandha is an antioxidant that is very useful in supporting people through anxiety, depression, panic attacks and phobia.

Advancement 4:

Brahmi (Bacopa)

Often used by Ayurvedic healers to accompany Ashwagandha, Brahmi (a.k.a. Bacopa Monnieri) is a mild sedative that supports the body during periods of emotional stress. Traditionally, Brahmi is prescribed to promote healthy cognitive functions, including focus, concentration, mental endurance and memory. Modern studies have found that Brahmi's anti-anxiety properties were as potent as those of Lorazepam, with none of the side effects.

Advancement 5:

Tryptophan

Tryptophan is the number 1 supplement purchased to fight stress and anxiety. It is an essential amino acid that the body converts into 5-HTP (5-hydroxy-tryptophan), and then to Serotonin. Serotonin is involved in mood, appetite, sleep and impulse control. Once the Serotonin neurotransmitter is made, the brain is able to convert it into melatonin, the sleep-inducing hormone, at night.

Advancement 6:

Passion Flower

For centuries, herbal medicine practitioners have used Passion Flower as a natural remedy for anxiety, stress and insomnia. Modern clinical studies shows that Passion Flower extract significantly lowers anxiety levels and promotes a more tranquil frame of mind. Studies also indicate that Passion Flower can reduce anxiety-related discomfort caused by withdrawal from opiates and other drugs.

Advancement 7:

Magnesium

Magnesium deficiency is one of the leading causes of anxiety and insomnia and the western diet tends to be lacking in this critical element. Research now shows that as magnesium levels drop, symptoms of anxiety and depression can increase.

Advancement 8:

Niacin

Niacin works with the body to convert Tryptophan into 5-HTP, which can then be converted into Serotonin. Without Niacin, Tryptophan-5HTP conversion cannot take place. Common symptoms of Niacin deficiency include irritability, poor concentration, anxiety, fatigue, restlessness, apathy, and depression.

Advancement 9:

Vitamin B Complex

Getting enough of the many forms of Vitamin B is essential to maintaining proper brain function. Vitamin B is involved in the metabolism, as well as the production of Serotonin. Low levels of Vitamin B have been linked to anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, irritability, and emotional instability. Tranquilene contains vitamins B1, B3, B5, B6 and B12.

When we combined these into a supplement we were astounded by the results

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